wildcats
Fierce undomesticated cats
Wildcats are undomesticated cats of various species—from the European wildcat to bobcats and lynxes.
The word suggests untamed ferocity.
A wildcat strike is unauthorized by union leadership, springing up spontaneously.
A wildcat oil well is drilled speculatively in unproven territory.
As a verb, to wildcat is to drill such exploratory wells: They spent years wildcatting in west Texas.
Wild cat, abbreviated tail
- lynxTufted-eared wild feline
- cougarLarge American wildcat
- pumaAmerican wild cat
- ocelotSmall spotted American wildcat
caracal · serval · jaguar · leopard · cheetah · panther · lion · tiger
Organized cooperative unit
- varsityPrimary school squad
- jerseyKnitted pullover garment
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
- cheerleadersAthletic event spirit rousers
athletics · stadium · pep rally · fight song · school spirit · logo · homecoming · rivals
Wild after domestication
- free-roamingAble to wander unrestricted
- undomesticatedNot bred for captivity
- savageFierce and untamed
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
independent · self-reliant · free-spirited · unconventional · rebellious · unpredictable · rugged · roaming
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- unionJoining into one
- picketPointed fence stake
- walkoutProtest by leaving
- boycottOrganized economic protest
protest · collective bargaining · work stoppage · demonstration · solidarity · industrial action · dispute · negotiation
Tropical grassland ecosystem
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- jungleDense tropical forest
- canyonDeep river-cut gorge
scrubland · grassland · mountain · desert · outback · rainforest · den · territory
Team sport with hoops
- footballField sport with goals
- soccerField sport with goals
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
championship · coach · roster · offense · defense · scoreboard · victory · opponent
bobcat
Wild cat, abbreviated tail
ocelot · caracal · serval · jaguar · leopard · cheetah · panther · lion · tiger · feral
team
Organized cooperative unit
cheerleaders · athletics · stadium · pep rally · fight song · school spirit · logo · homecoming · rivals · fans
feral
Wild after domestication
- free-roamingAble to wander unrestricted
- undomesticatedNot bred for captivity
- savageFierce and untamed
fierce · independent · self-reliant · free-spirited · unconventional · rebellious · unpredictable · rugged · roaming · solitary
labor
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
boycott · protest · collective bargaining · work stoppage · demonstration · solidarity · industrial action · dispute · negotiation · grievance
savannah
Tropical grassland ecosystem
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- jungleDense tropical forest
canyon · scrubland · grassland · mountain · desert · outback · rainforest · den · territory · range
basketball
Team sport with hoops
- footballField sport with goals
- soccerField sport with goals
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
playoffs · championship · coach · roster · offense · defense · scoreboard · victory · opponent · rivalry
- wildlifewhite-tailed deer, birds, mammals, elephant, reptiles
- Zooszoo exhibits, zoo train, zoo tours, zookeeper, animal exhibits
- carnivoransdogs, wolves, foxes, bears, lions
- labor historyAFL-CIO, workers, labor movement, CIO, laborers
- Middle East wildlifegazelles, camels, oryx, ibex, foxes
- Cairngormsptarmigan, mountain hare, red squirrel, Balmoral, pine marten
wildcatshousecats
Tame feline companions
domestic cats · domesticated cats · lap cats · indoor cats · purebred cats
- wildcat strikeUnauthorized work stoppage
- Kentucky WildcatsUniversity athletic program
wildcat, wildcat strike, wildcatters, wildcatter, wildcatting, wildcatted